UK competent authorities are due to ask the European Chemicals Agency to limit the use of D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane) and D5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) in cosmetics.
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UK competent authorities are due to ask the European Chemicals Agency to limit the use of D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane) and D5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) in cosmetics.
The use of methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol as a nano UV-filter has been ruled as allowed by the SCCS in EU cosmetics.
Learn more about the March 4th (2015) meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety held in Luxembourg to prepare opinions on Reg. 1223/1009 annexes.
European Commission issue comprehensive paper on the functionality and safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics for human use. Learn more with Obelis.
The EC has called for data on the potential toxicity of styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium styrene/acroylates copolymer and colloidal silver nanoparticles.
European Food Safety Agency issue re-evaluation of BPA ban in EU cosmetics products. Evaluation finds no risk to health of consumers of any age group.
Read more about the EU cosmetics industry opinions resulting from the last Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety meeting held in Luxembourg in January 2015.
Read more about recent bans and restrictions of ingredients in EU cosmetic products. Affected items include shower gels, shampoos, and other rinse-off products.
More info on required criteria for awarding the Ecolabel to rinse-off cosmetic products within the EU-a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence.
Scientific Committee of Consumer Safety issue opinion finding vetiveryl acetate unsafe for use in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products in the EU.